Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'publication'

English Word: publication

Key Russian Translations:

• публикация [pʊblʲɪˈkaʦɪjə] - [Formal, commonly used in media and academic contexts]
• издание [ɪzˈdanʲɪje] - [Formal, often for printed editions or publications like books]

Frequency: Medium (Frequently encountered in professional, academic, and everyday contexts involving media or literature)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate level; requires basic understanding of noun declensions and vocabulary related to culture and media)

Pronunciation (Russian):

публикация: [pʊblʲɪˈkaʦɪjə] (Stress on the fourth syllable; note the soft 'л' sound, which can be tricky for English speakers)

издание: [ɪzˈdanʲɪje] (Stress on the second syllable; the 'д' is pronounced as a soft 'd')

Note on публикация: This word has a palatalized 'л' that affects the preceding vowel, making it sound more fluid. Variations may occur in fast speech.

Note on издание: Be cautious with the 'ж' sound at the end, which is similar to the 's' in "measure" in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: The act of making something publicly available, such as a book, article, or news.

Translation(s) & Context:

• публикация - Used in formal contexts like journalism or online media, e.g., referring to posting an article online.
• издание - Applied in contexts involving printed materials, such as a newspaper edition.

Usage Examples:

• Эта публикация вызвала большой интерес в обществе.

  This publication sparked great interest in society.

• Он работает в редакции и отвечает за публикацию новостей.

  He works in the editorial office and is responsible for publishing news.

• Новое издание книги выйдет в следующем месяце.

  The new edition of the book will be released next month.

• Публикация научных статей требует тщательной проверки.

  The publication of scientific articles requires thorough review.

• Это издание газеты стало бестселлером за неделю.

  This edition of the newspaper became a bestseller in a week.

Meaning 2: A published work or item, such as a book, journal, or document.

Translation(s) & Context:

• издание - Common in literary or publishing contexts, emphasizing the physical or formatted output.
• публикация - Used more broadly for digital or non-physical outputs, like online posts.

Usage Examples:

• Я купил последнее издание этой классической книги.

  I bought the latest edition of this classic book.

• Её публикация в интернете принесла ей широкую известность.

  Her publication on the internet brought her widespread recognition.

• Это издание журнала посвящено современной науке.

  This edition of the journal is dedicated to modern science.

• Публикация отчёта была отложена из-за ошибок.

  The publication of the report was delayed due to errors.

• Старое издание этой энциклопедии всё ещё актуально.

  The old edition of this encyclopedia is still relevant.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both "публикация" and "издание" are feminine nouns in Russian, which follow standard first-declension patterns. They are inflected based on case, number, and gender. Below is a table outlining the key inflections for each:

Note: These nouns do not have irregular inflections. In plural form, "публикации" becomes "публикаций" (genitive plural), and "издания" follows a similar pattern. They remain unchanged in terms of gender across forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • выпуск (vypusk) - Often used for issues or releases, with a slight emphasis on periodic publications.
  • распространение (rasprostranenie) - More general, implying distribution or dissemination.
• Antonyms:
  • скрытие (skrytie) - Meaning concealment or hiding, opposite in the context of making something public.
  • запрет (zapret) - Referring to prohibition or ban, especially for publications.

Related Phrases:

• публикация в прессе - Publication in the press; refers to media coverage or newspaper articles.
• издание книг - Book publishing; a common phrase in literary contexts.
• онлайн-публикация - Online publication; used for digital content on websites or social media.
• периодическое издание - Periodical publication; for magazines or journals with regular issues.

Usage Notes:

"Публикация" is the most direct equivalent to "publication" in English, especially for digital or modern contexts, while "издание" is better for physical or edited works like books. Use "публикация" in formal writing or professional settings, but be aware of its neutral register. In spoken Russian, these words may vary by region; for example, in business discussions, pair them with verbs like "опубликовать" (to publish). When choosing between translations, opt for "издание" if emphasizing the final product, and "публикация" for the process.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "публикация" with "публичность" (publicity), which means something different (e.g., being public or open). Correct: Use "публикация" for the act of publishing. Example of error: "Я хочу публичность моей статьи" (incorrect, implies making it public in a social sense). Correct: "Я хочу публикацию моей статьи."

• Error: Incorrectly inflecting the noun, such as using nominative in all cases. Correct: Always adjust for case, e.g., "в публикации" (in the publication) instead of "в публикация." This is common for English speakers unfamiliar with Russian declensions.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "публикация" often carries connotations of censorship history, as during the Soviet era, publications were heavily controlled by the state. This can add a layer of political sensitivity when discussing media, making it a word tied to freedom of expression in contemporary contexts.

Related Concepts:

• редакция (redaktsiya) - Editorial office
• журналистика (zhurnalistika) - Journalism
• печать (pechat') - Printing or press